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How to get fromRiverside to Joshua Tree National Parkby train, bus, car, or bus (Amtrak)

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There are 4 ways to get from Riverside to Joshua Tree National Park by train, bus, car, or bus (Amtrak)

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to Fullertontrain train
    2. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport to 29 Palms Transit Centerbus bus 15
    6h 14m
    $53–76

  2. Drive 91.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Riverside to Joshua Tree Oasis Visitor Centercar car 91.5 mi
    1h 45m
    $17–25

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Riverside to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport to 29 Palms Transit Centerbus bus 15
    6h 25m
    $58–83

  4. Bus, line 4 bus

    1. Take the bus from San Bernardino Transit Center to Varner at Harry Oliverbus bus 10
    2. Take the bus from Varner at Harry Oliver to El Cielo at Kirk Douglasbus bus 4
    3. Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport to 29 Palms Transit Centerbus bus 15
    8h 27m
    $19–26

Riverside to Joshua Tree National Park by train, bus, and foot

Calendar9Weekly Services
Duration6h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket$53Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Riverside to Joshua Tree National Park.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 181.7 mi
  • Duration: 6h 14m

What companies run services between Riverside, Riverside County, CA, USA and Joshua Tree National Park, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Riverside to 29 Palms Transit Center via Fullerton Amtrak Station, Palm Springs Airport, and 29 Palms Transit Center in around 6h 25m.

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